Leeks started indoors

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ptarmigan

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Leeks started indoors
« on: March 27, 2015, 13:58 »
I sowed some leeks in pots on a sunny windowsill and they've just come through.  Should I harden them off before putting outside full time to grow on. Even as I'm typing that I'm thinking - yes, of course you should....

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Re: Leeks started indoors
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2015, 14:19 »
If they've literally just come through they should be OK put straight outdoors under cover (GH or cold frame for example.)

If they've already straightened up it probably would be wise to bring them back inside for a few nights if they are very cold because the leaves could already be a little 'soft'.
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Re: Leeks started indoors
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2015, 14:23 »
I did the same as you and have been using an unheated greenhouse to harden off. They'll go outside this weekend, along with the onions.

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Re: Leeks started indoors
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2015, 14:24 »
I've got a sheltered cold frame so I'll put them in there. That's good because I can make good use of the freed up space on the windowsill.


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